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In reply to the discussion: Fuck. This. Shit. [View all]Oneironaut
(5,559 posts)There has been a flurry of sexual assault apologia, victim blaming, slut shaming, and conspiracy theories against the victim in the picture. I'm not going to speak of the kissing event, as that was not proven, but the complete disregard and hostility towards the victim is sad. I truly do not believe that Liberals are on Feminists' side either half of the time - they seem to be outraged when a Republican does it, but when a Democrat does it, they circle the wagons to the point of absurdity. That makes me believe that they'll only support womens' rights when it's politically convenient.
I am personally not really angry at Franken. I'm more disgusted by the partisan reaction that our side had. Even Al Franken admitted what he did was wrong. The victim has already forgiven him. However, what he did is not okay, and I'm glad that he acknowledged it.